Mason, Anita of Aredale and Dumont – Graveside service January 24th

Graveside service for 92-year-old Anita Mason, formerly of Aredale and Dumont will be January 24th at 11:30 a.m. at the Harlan Cemetery, rural Dumont. Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Anita Mason passed
Smith, Anthony “Tony” of Hampton – Celebration of life at a later date

A celebration of life for 46-year-old Anthony “Tony” Milton William Smith of Hampton will be held at a later date. Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family. Anthony “Tony” Milton William Smith passed away Friday, January
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis

A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests
U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit
Hampton-Dumont-CAL hosting double triangular with IFA and Charles City

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL wrestling teams will each host triangulars with Iowa Falls-Alden and Charles City Thursday. The meet will air on 104.9 KLMJ and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The Bulldog boys are coming off a 1-1 outing at Tuesday’s
Dike-New Hartford Boys Wrestling will host an NICL triangular on Thursday

The Dike-New Hartford boys wrestling team will host AP/GC and Wapsie Valley for a NICL wrestling triangular on Thursday. It will air on 99 The Wave. Dike-New Hartford (6-5) last time out went 2-2 at home dual
Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s
AGWSR Boys Hoops heading to BCLUW for non-conference test

The AGWSR boys basketball team will step out of conference play Thursday with a road game against BCLUW. At 0-9, the Cougars will be in search of their first win. However, they played their closest game of
Conference doubleheader on tap as Belmond-Klemme hosts Northwood-Kensett

The Belmond-Klemme basketball teams will host Northwood-Kensett in a Top of Iowa Conference doubleheader Thursday. The girls game will feature a rematch between the two teams, which met earlier this season. Belmond-Klemme won that meeting 41-26, earning
Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as